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AX54 EWM

2004 Volvo V70

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

109,586 mi
Last recorded109,586 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Volvo V70110,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 EWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 109,586 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 10 Oct 2024 105,872 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 105,872 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 101,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 97,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2022 97,072 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 95,632 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 92,358 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 89,522 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 85,265 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre wear to edges

Pass 2 Oct 2017 81,089 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 75,243 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 71,014 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 66,606 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 66,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 56,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Dec 2012 47,986 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 47,986 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,905 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 43,120 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 39,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2008 35,351 miles

Front windscreen washers poor.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,384 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 31,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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AX54 EWM is a 2004 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 110,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX54 EWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AX54 EWM is a 2004 Volvo V70, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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